Nixtamal, proviene del náhuatl nextli (cal de cenizas) y tamalli (masa cocida de maíz) y se refiere al grano de maíz cocido con agua y cal que se usa en la preparación de diferentes platillos típicos. El proceso conocido como nixtamalización es una técnica tradicional, usada desde la época prehispánica, que consiste en neutralizar la...

Boletín informativo donde enccuentra recomendaciones para la cría de porcinos en condiciones de bioseguridad, higiene, manejo sanitario y ambiental

Diseases need to be cured; this is true for people, animals and plants. In plant protection, fungicides are probably more readily seen as acceptable than insecticides, which are well known to harm the ecosystem, bees, birds and people.

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to  basic ecological and biological principles underlying modern agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture, and explains how these principles are used to increase the production of food and other raw materials (wood, biofuels, fibre, and other materials). The book is translated into English, originally published in Czech by Karolinum Press,...

The ways we currently practice agriculture are often harmful for the health of the planet – and even our own health. For our people and planet to flourish, we need to preserve biodiversity: the dizzying variety of ecosystems and living beings (from microbes to trees to blue whales), and all...

“En el país de los hijos e hijas de la chatarra, el país de los camiones rojos, existe una diversidad enorme de ecosistemas, una gran diversidad de culturas, una gran riqueza y diversidad de alimentos y de platillos que los abuelos de las hijas y los hijos de la chatarra...

Formed in 2007, Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group (FPS) creates science-based educational materials, which: identify highly nutritious local food plants, explain how to grow them in a sustainable, agroecological way, detail the nutritional value of the plants and describe why human bodies require those nutrients. The resources created by FPS allows people to better...

The practice describes the process to build virtual innovation labs based on five principles: facilitate dialogue, encourage listening with an open mind, be inclusive, an amplifier of ideas, and promote co-solution from design to develop solutions. This practice describes the different steps for setting a virtual space for innovation while...

Breeding and raising sheep are complex tasks requiring rich, traditional experience. In this aspect, Farmer Field School (FFS) platforms are now helping farmers’ education and empowerment in Azerbaijan and assist them in achieving sustainable food production and improve livelihoods through testing, validating, and adopting good agricultural and marketing practices. In Azerbaijan,...

On 20 October 2022, the Agroecology TPP together with Alliance Bioversity International - CIAT, CIFOR-ICRAF, and the Gund Institute - University of Vermont, held a webinar on 'Driving the Agroecological Transition', which marked the launch of the four-year CGIAR's Agroecological Transitions research programme. The webinar set out to explore the...

Vía Orgánica impartió un taller de huertos urbanos a estudiantes de la Universidad Anáhuac

Latinoamérica es una de las áreas del mundo más ricas en biodiversidad y diversidad cultural. Cada país tiene tradiciones que lo identifican, y entre ellas destaca la gastronomía local de cada región. Cada país y cada ciudad cuentan con matices culinarios propios, con sabores, ingredientes y recetas que provienen de un rico...

Aquaculture is the new sunrise sector with respect to ­fish production. Developing countries of Asia are the world leaders, with a large population dependent on the sector. Though a plethora of literature is available on aquaculture, there is a lacuna with regards to speci­fic studies on the human rights aspects...

Formed in 2007, Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group (FPS) creates science-based educational materials, which: identify highly nutritious local food plants, explain how to grow them in a sustainable, agroecological way, detail the nutritional value of the plants and describe why human bodies require those nutrients. The resources created by FPS allows people to better...

These insects that help us need pollen and nectar to survive, and a place where they can find shelter. Grow different kinds of flowering trees, shrubs and herbs around your field, so insects find different sources of food throughout the year.

La pudrición de la mazorca del maíz es una enfermedad causada por el hongo Stenocarpella maydis, la cual ha incrementado su incidencia y su distribución geográfica en el departamento del Meta. Esto se ha debido al aumento de áreas sembradas, de cultivares altamente susceptibles y de variaciones locales de clima...

Family farms’ support by legislative measures should be a crucial step for EU countries to ensure food security and a healthy environment in Europe. Therefore, the International conference - Increasing legislative support for family farms in the EU focuses on Family Farm Legislation and family farm policy at the EU member states’ level....

Es un punto de encuentro, de consulta e intercambio, que favorece el debate y transferencia de saberes y prácticas. Se trata de compartir información, experiencias, herramientas, opiniones, recursos, … relacionados con la práctica de la agroecología. Tanto para iniciarse en una huerta de ocio o para el autoconsumo, como el acompañamiento...

Ginna Acosta de Vía Orgánica entrevista a la directora de Vía Orgánica en la CDMX sobre las actividades en defensa del maíz nativo, etiquetado alimentos industriales.

On January 14, 2021, the European Commission published a list of agricultural practices that could be supported through the Eco-schemes to be put in place by EU Member States. This list aims to contribute to the debate on the reform of the CAP and its role in achieving the objectives...